Child Care - Pre School
✓ Licensed
Stephen Wise Early Childhood Center
New York, NY
· New York County
30 WEST 68 STREET,
New York, NY 10023
Quick Facts
Capacity
67 children
Age range (listing information)
2 - 5
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (212) 877-4050
Licensed Child Care - Pre School
Active License
License Number
4898
License Holder
STEPHEN WISE FREE SYNAGOGUE
Active Through
May 19, 2028
Issued By
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
District Office
New York City Department of Health
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About the Provider
The SWFS Balfour Brickner Early Childhood Center (ECC) carries on Stephen Wise Free Synagogue’s long tradition of educating young children. In 1949, the Synagogue opened what was then called the Nursery School and Kindergarten, where children learned through creative play in a Jewish environment. Now, over 60 years later, the ECC continues to educate and inspire the youngest members of the Stephen Wise community.
Additional Information:
Years in Operation: 22 or more;
Hours of Operation
- HoursNot listed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Regulations | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | NYC-36833c082d91dc19cdc1 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 47.33(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service. [General Violations] | |||
| 2026-04-20 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | NYC-7b0e3acfc6c36780e0bd |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required | |||
| 2026-04-20 | Violation | 131.09(g) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding. [General Violations] | |||
| 2026-04-20 | Violation | 47.55(c) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Adequate space/arrangement to provide separate storage areas for children's outer garments Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. [General Violations] | |||
| 2025-09-29 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | NYC-b283e9148f50f0e8d353 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required | |||
| 2025-09-29 | Violation | 47.45(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection child care service failed to provide sufficient lighting and or failed to maintain adequate foot candles in areas used by children. [General Violations] | |||
| 2025-04-23 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | NYC-2f8d9a46d6ea1c158b49 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required | |||
| 2025-04-23 | Violation | 47.37(b)(4) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Safe Sleep practices Not provided to staff [Critical Violations] | |||
| 2025-04-23 | Violation | 47.33(b) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was determined that child care service allows staff to perform their duties that are Not healthy or are incapable of carrying out their duties. Staff medical clearances are Not maintained by child care service. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-11-04 | Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine | Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | NYC-bea93784fae8ad2f9db6 |
| Brief Description: Monitoring Inspection Non-Routine - Passed inspection; Violations corrected at time of inspection | |||
| 2024-11-04 | Violation | 131.09(g) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Commercial building regularly cleaned; kept clean and in good repair; kept free of overcrowding. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-11-04 | Violation | 47.41(h) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Initial Annual Inspection | Passed inspection with no violations | NYC-2b895eda3118f31e87f1 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Passed inspection with no violations | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Initial Annual Inspection | Reinspection Not Required | NYC-d84b1db1e58bb30a2755 |
| Brief Description: Initial Annual Inspection - Reinspection Not Required | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 47.41(h) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection it was observed that child care service failed to provide appropriate guards on designated structures/equipment to protect children from potential injury. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 47.41(j) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: At time of inspection floors/walls ceilings were observed Not maintained; in disrepair or covered in a toxic finish. [General Violations] | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 47.55(c) | CORRECTED |
| Brief Description: Adequate space/arrangement to provide separate storage areas for children's outer garments Not provided or maintained at time of inspection. [General Violations] | |||
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